Wilmette is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Wilmette has a 2024 population of 26,676. Wilmette is currently declining at a rate of -1.3% annually and its population has decreased by -4.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,075 in 2020.
The average household income in Wilmette is $291,930 with a poverty rate of 3.37%. The median age in Wilmette is 45.7 years: 45 years for males, and 46.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wilmette was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,046 | 80.02% |
| Asian | 3,276 | 11.89% |
| Two or more races | 1,477 | 5.36% |
| Other race | 546 | 1.98% |
| Black or African American | 173 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,280 | 2.67 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Married | 6,731 | 3.32 | 94 | 6 |
| Non Family | 2,691 | 1.07 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Female | 519 | 2.65 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Male | 339 | 2.54 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
88.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 159 | 0.87% |
| Associates Degree | 445 | 2.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,330 | 34.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,138 | 49.96% |
| High School Graduate | 959 | 5.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 0.38% |
| Some College | 1,190 | 6.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,649 | 14,569 | 12,712 |
| Asian | 2,282 | 2,161 | 1,774 |
| 2+ Races | 659 | 655 | 573 |
| Hispanic | 657 | 643 | 428 |
| Other Race | 313 | 299 | 211 |
| Black | 124 | 122 | 34 |
| Native American | 20 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 99.45%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 86.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $101,495 | $130,463 | $62,105 |
| Graduate Degree | $142,375 | $200,750 | $86,977 |
| High School Graduate | $36,538 | $0 | $28,882 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,344 | $40,438 | $0 |
| Overall | $113,566 | $151,552 | $78,674 |
| Some College | $52,586 | $76,711 | $41,635 |
$113,566
Average Earnings
$151,552
Average Male
$78,674
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.44% of Wilmette residents speak only English, while 19.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,524 | 555 | 2.58% |
| Other | 546 | 168 | 30.77% |
| Hispanic | 1,378 | 168 | 12.19% |
| Asian | 3,269 | 140 | 4.28% |
| Multiple | 1,466 | 60 | 4.09% |
| Black | 150 | 3 | 2% |
3.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.18%
Male Poverty Rate
3.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilmette is Other, with 30.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilmette is Black, with 2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.44% |
| High School | 8.4% |
| Some College | 5.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 9.42% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.48% |
| Male Employed | 1.27% |
| Female Employed | 0.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $242,470 | $339,080 |
| Households | $192,300 | $291,930 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $85,219 | $156,397 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.1%
Male Marriage Rate
61.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
551
Number of Veterans
542
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 173 |
| Vietnam | 120 |
| Korea | 84 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 413 |
| 35 to 54 | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 465 | 2.99% |
| Asian | 54 | 2.17% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 2.41% |
| Black | 14 | 11.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.86%
Born in Wilmette
84.43%
Native Born
15.57%
Foreign Born
3.79%
Non Citizen
11.78%
Naturalized
84.43% of Wilmette residents were born in the United States, with 55.86% having been born in Illinois. 3.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,927 | -350 | -1.38% |
| 2028 | 25,277 | -350 | -1.37% |
| 2027 | 25,627 | -349 | -1.34% |
| 2026 | 25,976 | -350 | -1.33% |
| 2025 | 26,326 | -350 | -1.31% |
| 2024 | 26,676 | -350 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 27,026 | -178 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 27,204 | -429 | -1.55% |
| 2021 | 27,633 | -442 | -1.57% |
| 2020 | 28,075 | 1,013 | 3.74% |
| 2019 | 27,062 | -153 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 27,215 | -136 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 27,351 | 21 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 27,330 | -85 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 27,415 | -43 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 27,458 | 60 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 27,398 | 87 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 27,311 | 98 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 27,213 | 133 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 27,080 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 27,651 | 961 | 3.6% |
| 1990 | 26,690 | -1,531 | -5.43% |
| 1980 | 28,221 | -3,913 | -12.18% |
| 1970 | 32,134 | 3,866 | 13.68% |
| 1960 | 28,268 | 10,106 | 55.64% |
| 1950 | 18,162 | 936 | 5.43% |
| 1940 | 17,226 | 1,993 | 13.08% |
| 1930 | 15,233 | 7,419 | 94.94% |
| 1920 | 7,814 | 2,871 | 58.08% |
| 1910 | 4,943 | -19,984 | -80.17% |